Besides playing ping pong and poker, that is. I vote for music. I've played some of the best rounds in my life with a tune in my head that wouldn't let go. Some of the following may not be from bands you usually listen to, but give them a chance. You got something better to be doing?
For those who have to drag themselves to the course early Saturday morning to finish their Friday round, despite the fact that thunderstorms are expected to continue into the mid-morning--or for anyone who wants to wake their games up--here's The Tea Party's "Sister, Awake":
Here's a live version of Tool's "46 & 2" from 1999 just for those feeling a bit frustrated with their play, the conditions, or whatever. "Listen to my muscle memory" can be your slogan for the rest of the tournament--or "Do what it takes to get through" if you like more overtly inspirational lyrics.
OK, let's take it down a bit with Hem's "Half-Acre," live last fall, to remind you how to appreciate a moment in time:
Tool's "Parabola" will not only help your ball flight but also help you catch fire:
These last three are for Michelle Wie (yes, again)--or, for that matter, for anyone going through a tough slump right now--Portishead's "Roads" (just feel the feeling) and Cake's version of "I Will Survive" live in 2004 (get inspired) and Radiohead's "Lucky" live in 2006 (get back on a roll):
This edition of Radio Free Constructivist brought to you by Mostly Harmless's Take Your Blog to the Course Carnival for the U.S. Women's Open.
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